WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued a public health advisory Friday due to blue-green algae.
The following lakes have blue-green algae warnings in effect:
- King Lake, Lyon County
- Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
Blue green algae watches are in effect for:
- Frontenac City Lake (Southeast Pond), Crawford County
- Council Grove City Lake, Morris County
Harmful algae can look like foam, scum or paint floating on water. They can appear to be blue, bright green, brown or red in color.
They can form large mats that consume all of the oxygen, killing other plants and wildlife. In addition, they can release chemicals that are toxic to humans and pets…